Job Description:
Legal Counsel at Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) HQ
Country: Spain
Location: Boadilla del Monte
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Overview
SCF HQ is seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team in Boadilla del Monte. This role involves supporting various areas within Santander Consumer Group, focusing on M&A activities.
Why Consider This Opportunity
Join Santander, a leader in transforming the financial sector, committed to equality and helping people and businesses prosper.
Responsibilities
* Lead and advise on domestic and international M&A deals, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
* Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents such as NDAs, SPAs, and shareholder agreements.
* Conduct legal due diligence processes.
* Provide strategic advice on deal structuring and regulatory compliance, collaborating with internal stakeholders to evaluate risks and develop mitigation strategies.
* Ensure compliance with corporate governance during M&A transactions.
* Liaise with external legal counsel, regulatory authorities, and counterparties.
* Build and maintain relationships with internal teams like finance, strategy, and operations.
* Stay updated on relevant financial laws and regulations, ensuring transaction compliance.
* Handle cross-border legal issues and coordinate with local counsel as needed.
Experience
Several years of experience in similar tasks, either in top-tier law firms or as an in-house lawyer in regulated companies.
Education
* European qualified lawyer with a law degree.
* Specialization related to Santander Consumer Finance activities.
Skills & Knowledge
* Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish, both oral and written, with high-quality drafting abilities.
* Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Detail-oriented, organized, and result-driven, with problem-solving skills.
* Aptitude to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
* Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple demands.
* Additional languages are a plus.
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